Verbatim Computer Hardware K7VT4 4X User Manual

K7VT4-4X  
K7VT4-8X  
User Manual  
Version 3.1  
Published July 2003  
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.  
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Contents  
1 Introduction.................................................... 4  
1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4  
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5  
1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X) .................................. 7  
1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-8X) .................................. 8  
1.5 ASRock I/OTM (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X).......................... 9  
2 Installation...................................................... 10  
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 10  
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 10  
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 11  
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 11  
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 12  
2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 12  
2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 13  
2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 16  
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 18  
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 18  
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 18  
3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 18  
3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 19  
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 21  
4 Software Support ........................................... 22  
4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 22  
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 22  
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 22  
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 22  
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 22  
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 22  
4.2.5 Contact Information ............................................... 22  
Appendix ........................................................... 23  
1. Advanced Menu ............................................................. 23  
2. Security Menu ................................................................. 27  
3. Power Menu ................................................................... 28  
4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 29  
5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 30  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard, a reliable  
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.  
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s com-  
mitment to quality and endurance.  
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-  
step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic  
BIOS setup and support CD information. For advanced users’ reference, the Appen-  
dix appearing on page 23 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.  
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software  
might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to  
change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual  
occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website  
without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU  
support lists on ASRock website as well.  
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com  
1.1 Package Contents  
ASRock K7VT4-4X or K7VT4-8X motherboard  
(ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm)  
ASRock K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X Quick Installation Guide  
ASRock AMD-VIA Series Support CD  
1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66 / 100 / 133)  
1 cable for floppy drive (1 x Ribbon cable)  
1 ASRock I/O shield  
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1.2 Specifications  
Platform:  
CPU:  
ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm)  
Supports Socket A (462 pins) for  
AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / DuronTM processor  
Chipsets:  
North Bridge (K7VT4-4X):  
VIA KT400/4X (VT8367), FSB@333 MHz, AGP 4X;  
North Bridge (K7VT4-8X):  
VIA KT400/8X (VT8377), FSB@333 MHz, AGP 8X/4X  
South Bridge: VIA VT8235CD, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133  
Clock Generator:100 MHz - 200MHz  
Memory:  
2DDRDIMM Slots:DDR1 andDDR2  
supports PC1600 / PC2100 / PC2700, Max. 2GB  
IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;  
IDE:  
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;  
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices  
Floppy Port:  
Audio:  
Supports 2 floppy disk drives  
5.1 channels AC’97 Audio  
LAN:  
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN  
Hardware Monitor:CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);  
Chassis temperature sensing;  
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life  
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1);  
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;  
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer  
PCI slots:  
AGP slot:  
5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2  
K7VT4-4X: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 4X AGP card;  
K7VT4-8X: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card  
(see CAUTION 2)  
USB 2.0:  
4 default USB 2.0 ports and 1 extra set of header for two  
additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 3)  
PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;  
ASRock I/OTM  
:
1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports;  
1 serial port: COM 1; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;  
Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + Game port  
AMI legal BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;  
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;  
BIOS:  
SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;  
CPU frequency stepless control  
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)  
Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant  
OS:  
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CAUTION!  
1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shut-  
down. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions  
properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation,  
remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink  
when you install the PC system.  
2. Do NOT insert a 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot of K7VT4-4X  
or K7VT4-8X motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!  
3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®  
Windows® XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows®  
98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at  
4. Although K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X offers stepless control, it is not  
recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of  
K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X is set to perform over clocking, other clocks,  
such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be  
overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended  
CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or  
damage the CPU.  
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X)  
2
3
4
5
6
1
17.8cm (7.0 in)  
PS/2  
Mouse  
PS2_USB_PWR1  
CPU_FAN1  
PS/2  
Keyboard  
FID4  
1
1
1
1
1
FID3  
FID2  
FID1  
FID0  
COM1  
29  
LAN  
USB01  
IDE1  
IDE2  
USB23  
28  
Line out  
VIA  
KT400/4X  
Chipset  
Line  
Line in  
In  
AUX1  
Mic  
Mic in  
In  
7
8
0
1
2
3
CD1  
27  
JR1  
JL1  
REV. 3.00  
26  
25  
AUDIO1  
K7VT4-4X  
1
24  
9
AGP1  
LAN  
PHY  
23  
22  
AUDIO CODEC  
PCI 1  
PCI 2  
FSB_SEL0  
1
10  
Super  
I/O  
21  
20  
11  
12  
PCI 3  
VIA  
VT8235  
2MB  
BIOS  
USB2.0  
5.1CH  
CHA_FAN1  
PCI 4  
CMOS  
Battery  
ATA133  
FSB333  
13  
FLOPPY1  
PCI 5  
CLRCMOS1  
PANEL  
1
CLRCMOS2  
IR1  
PLED PWRBTN  
1
1
1
1
HDLED RST  
USB45  
SPEAKER1  
19 18 17  
16  
15  
14  
1
PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper  
CPU socket  
2
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)  
North Bridge controller  
3
4
5
184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 2)  
Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black)  
AGP slot (AGP1)  
6
ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)  
Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue)  
FSB select jumper (FSB_SEL0)  
Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1)  
System panel connector (PANEL1)  
USB 2.0 header (USB45, Blue)  
Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper)  
Flash Memory  
7
8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
South Bridge controller  
Floppy connector (FLOPPY1)  
External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1)  
Infrared module connector (IR1)  
Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points)  
PCI slots (PCI 1- 5)  
AUDIO CODEC  
LAN PHY  
Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)  
JR1 jumper  
JL1 jumper  
Internal audio connector: CD1 (Black)  
FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)  
Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White)  
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-8X)  
2
3
4
5
6
1
17.8cm (7.0 in)  
PS/2  
Mouse  
PS2_USB_PWR1  
CPU_FAN1  
PS/2  
Keyboard  
FID4  
1
1
1
1
1
FID3  
FID2  
FID1  
FID0  
COM1  
29  
LAN  
USB01  
IDE1  
IDE2  
USB23  
28  
Line out  
VIA  
KT400/8X  
Chipset  
Line  
Line in  
In  
AUX1  
Mic  
Mic in  
In  
7
8
0
1
2
3
CD1  
27  
JR1  
JL1  
REV. 3.00  
26  
25  
AUDIO1  
K7VT4-8X  
1
24  
9
AGP1  
LAN  
PHY  
23  
22  
AUDIO CODEC  
PCI 1  
PCI 2  
FSB_SEL0  
1
10  
Super  
I/O  
21  
20  
11  
12  
PCI 3  
VIA  
VT8235  
2MB  
BIOS  
USB2.0  
5.1CH  
CHA_FAN1  
PCI 4  
CMOS  
Battery  
ATA133  
FSB333  
13  
FLOPPY1  
PCI 5  
CLRCMOS1  
PANEL  
1
CLRCMOS2  
IR1  
PLED PWRBTN  
1
1
1
1
HDLED RST  
USB45  
SPEAKER1  
19 18 17  
16  
15  
14  
1
PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper  
CPU socket  
2
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)  
North Bridge controller  
3
4
5
184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 2)  
Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black)  
AGP slot (AGP1)  
6
ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)  
Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue)  
FSB select jumper (FSB_SEL0)  
Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1)  
System panel connector (PANEL1)  
USB 2.0 header (USB45, Blue)  
Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper)  
Flash Memory  
7
8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
South Bridge controller  
Floppy connector (FLOPPY1)  
External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1)  
Infrared module connector (IR1)  
Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points)  
PCI slots (PCI 1- 5)  
AUDIO CODEC  
LAN PHY  
Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)  
JR1 jumper  
JL1 jumper  
Internal audio connector: CD1 (Black)  
FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)  
Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White)  
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TM  
1.5 ASRock I/O (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X)  
1
2
3
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
1
3
5
7
9
Parallel port  
Game port  
2
4
RJ-45 port  
Microphone (Pink)  
Line Out (Lime)  
Serial port (COM1)  
Line In (Light Blue)  
USB 2.0 ports  
6
8
PS/2 keyboard port (Purple)  
10  
PS/2 mouse port (Green)  
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Chapter 2 Installation  
K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm)  
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, please study the configuration of  
your chassis to ensure that themotherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or re-  
moving the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical  
injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.  
2.1 Screw Holes  
Please place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to  
the chassis.  
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the  
motherboard.  
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER  
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use  
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle  
components.  
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.  
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, please place it on a grounded antistatic  
pad or in the bag that comes with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, pleasse ensure that the  
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power  
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, and/or components.  
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2.3 CPU Installation  
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.  
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner  
matches the base of the socket lever.  
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.  
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the  
CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.  
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push  
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab  
to indicate that it is locked.  
Step 1  
Step 2, 3  
Step 4  
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink  
AMDAthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM family CPUs with a speed of 600 MHz and  
higher require larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal grease between the  
CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat transfer. Make sure that  
the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with  
each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction  
manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink.  
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)  
K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate)  
DIMM slots.  
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or  
removing DIMMs or the system components.  
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.  
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break  
on the slot.  
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place  
and the DIMM is properly seated.  
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)  
There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard.  
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI  
interface.  
AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has  
a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics  
card inserted.  
Please do NOT insert a 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot of  
K7VT4-4X or K7VT4-8X motherboard!  
It may cause permanent damage!  
Installing an expansion card  
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the  
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.  
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed  
in a chassis).  
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use.  
Keep the screw for later use.  
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is  
completely seated on the slot.  
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.  
Step 6. Replace the system cover.  
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2.7 Jumpers Setup  
The illustration shows how jumpers are  
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on  
pins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumper  
cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is  
“OPEN”. The illustration shows a 3-pin  
jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “SHORT”  
when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.  
Jumper  
Setting  
FSB_SEL0  
(see p.7/p.8 item 10)  
1_2  
2_3  
FSB_SEL0  
FSB_SEL0  
FSB_SEL0  
FSB 266MHz  
FSB 200MHz  
FSB 333MHz  
Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by  
means of the adjustment of jumper-setting. Please follow the figures above  
to set the CPU front side bus frequency.  
1_2  
2_3  
PS2_USB_PWR1  
Short pin2, pin3 to enable  
+5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or  
USB wake up events.  
(see p.7/p.8 item 1)  
+5V  
+5VSB  
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by  
power supply.  
JR1(see p.7/p.8 item 26)  
JR1  
JL1  
JR1  
JL1  
JL1(see p.7/p.8 item 25)  
fig. 2  
fig. 1  
Note: When you connect speakers in back panel and front panel at the same time,  
1. If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short (see fig. 1), both front panel and  
rear panel audio connectors can work.  
2. If both jumper caps on JL1 and JR1 are removed (see fig. 2), only front  
panel audio works.  
However, it requires your front panel to support the function.  
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FID Jumpers  
1
1
1
1
1
FID4  
FID3  
FID2  
FID1  
FID0  
(FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)  
(see p.7/p.8 item 29)  
Note: The set of FID jumpers are only for advanced users to adjust the multiplier of CPU.  
Please follow the table below to adjust the multiplier of CPU. However, the system will  
work well without the adjustment of multiplier. You do not have to adjust the multiplier  
for normal usage.  
Multiplier  
5x  
FID0  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
FID1  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
FID2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
FID3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
FID4  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
5.5x  
6x  
6.5x  
7x  
7.5x  
8x  
8.5x  
9x  
9.5x  
10x  
10.5x  
11x  
11.5x  
12x  
12.5x  
13x  
13.5x  
14x  
15x  
16x  
16.5x  
17x  
18x  
19x  
20x  
21x  
22x  
23x  
24x  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
For example, “Athlon XP 2000+” is an 1666MHz CPU: 12.5 (Multiplier) X 133MHz (External frequency) = 1666MHz  
FID jumpers setting:  
FID4  
FID3  
FID2  
FID1  
FID0  
1
1
1
1
1
The jumper caps are not provided by ASRock. Please understand that ASRock  
does not guarantee and support the adjustment of multiplier. These jumpers  
setting may not apply to all multiplier-locked or even some unlocked AMD  
CPU. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may  
cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.  
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Clear CMOS  
CLRCMOS1  
CLRCMOS2  
(see p.7/p.8 item 19)  
(see p.7/p.8 item 18)  
solder points  
2-pin jumper  
Note:CLRCMOS1 and CLRCMOS2 allow you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in  
CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date,  
time, and system setup parameters. There are 2 ways for you to clear and  
reset the system parameters to the default setup. Please turn off the com-  
puter and unplug the power cord, then you may either short the solder points  
on CLRCMOS1 by using metal material, e.g., a paper clip for 3 seconds; or  
you may use a jumper cap to short the pin on CLRCMOS2 for 3 seconds.  
Please remember to remove the paper clip or the jumper cap after clearing  
the CMOS.  
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2.8 Connectors  
Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over  
these connectors.  
Connector  
Figure  
Description  
FDD connector  
(33-pin FLOPPY1)  
(see p.7/p.8 item 13)  
Red marking  
FLOPPY1  
Pin1  
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1.  
Primary IDE connector (Blue)  
Secondary IDE connector (Black)  
(39-pin IDE2, see p.7/p.8 item 7)  
(39-pin IDE1, see p.7/p.8 item 8)  
IDE1  
IDE2  
PIN1  
PIN1  
connect the black end  
to the IDE devices  
connect the blue end  
to the motherboard  
80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable  
Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk  
drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the  
secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).  
ASRock I/OTM provides you  
four default USB 2.0 ports on  
the rear panel. If the USB 2.0  
ports on the rear panel are not  
sufficient, you may use this  
USB 2.0 header to attach two  
additional USB 2.0 ports.  
USB_PWR  
USB 2.0 header  
(9-pin USB45)  
P-5  
P+5  
GND  
DUMMY  
(see p.7/p.8 item 16)  
1
GND  
P+4  
P-4  
USB_PWR  
IRTX  
+5V  
DUMMY  
Infrared module connector  
(5-pin IR1)  
This connector supports an  
optional wireless transmitting  
and receiving infrared module.  
1
(see p.7/p.8 item 17)  
GND  
IRRX  
Internal audio connectors  
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1)  
(CD1: see p.7/p.8 item 27)  
(AUX1: see p.7/p.8 item 28)  
These connectors allow you  
to receive stereo audio input  
from sound sources such as  
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV  
tuner card, or MPEG card.  
AUX-L  
GND  
GND  
AUX-R  
AUX1  
CD-L  
GND  
GND  
CD-R  
CD1  
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GND  
+5VA  
BACKOUT-R  
Front panel audio connector  
(9-pin AUDIO1)  
This is an interface for the front  
panel audio cable that allows  
convenient connection and  
control of audio devices.  
BACKOUT-L  
(see p.7/p.8 item 24)  
1
AUD-OUT-L  
DUMMY  
AUD-OUT-R  
MIC-POWER  
MIC  
PLED+  
PLED-  
PWRBTN#  
GND  
System panel connector  
(9-pin PANEL1)  
This connector accommo-  
dates several system front  
panel functions.  
(see p.7/p.8 item 14)  
1
DUMMY  
RESET#  
GND  
HDLED-  
HDLED+  
External speaker connector  
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)  
This connector allows you to  
attach to an external speaker.  
1
SPEAKER  
DUMMY  
DUMMY  
+5V  
(see p.7/p.8 item 15)  
Chassis fan connector  
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)  
Connect the fan cable to the  
connector matching the black  
wire to the ground pin.  
GND  
+12V  
CHA_FAN_SPEED  
(see p.7/p.8 item 12)  
CPU_FAN_SPEED  
CPU fan connector  
(3-pin CPU_FAN1)  
(see p.7/p.8 item 2)  
Connect the fan cable to the  
connector matching the black  
wire to the ground pin.  
+12V  
GND  
ATX power connector  
(20-pin ATXPWR1)  
(see p.7/p.8 item 6)  
Connect an ATX power  
supply to the connector.  
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup  
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility  
This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your system.  
The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. You may run the  
BIOS Setup when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during the Power-  
On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will continue  
with its test routines.  
If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing  
<Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.  
You may also restart the system by turning the system off and then back on.  
The BIOS Setup Utility is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program,  
which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and select among the  
predetermined choices.  
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the  
following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference  
purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your  
screen.  
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar  
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:  
MAIN  
Sets up the basic system configuration  
Sets up the advanced features  
ADVANCED  
SECURITY  
POWER  
BOOT  
Sets up the security features  
Configures Power Management features  
Configures the default system device that is used  
to locate and load the Operating System  
Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup  
EXIT  
To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard  
until the desired item is highlighted.  
3.1.2 Legend Bar  
At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys  
in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.  
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Navigation Key(s)  
<F1>  
Function Description  
Displays the General Help Screen  
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu  
from the current menu  
<ESC>  
/
/
Moves cursor up or down between fields  
Selects menu to the left or right  
+ / -  
<Enter>  
<F9>  
<F10>  
Increases or decreases values  
Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field  
Loads all the setup items to default value  
Saves changes and exits Setup  
3.2 Main Menu  
When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Boot  
Power  
Exit  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
[
Setup Help  
]
System Date  
System Time  
May19 2003 Mon  
20:07:40  
Month: Jan - Dec  
Day: 01 - 31  
Year: 1980 - 2099  
Floppy Drives  
IDE Devices  
BIOS Version  
Processor Type  
Processor Speed  
L1 Cache Size  
L2 Cache Size  
Total Memory  
DDR1  
K7VT4 - 8X BIOS P1.00  
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+  
2133 MHz  
128 KB  
256 KB  
512 MB  
512 MB / 166 MHz (DDR333)  
None  
DDR2  
F1:Help  
Esc:Exit  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
:Select Menu  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
System Date [Month/Day/Year]  
Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are  
Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use  
between the Month, Day, and Year fields.  
keys to move  
System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]  
Set the system to the time that you specify. Use  
the Hour, Minute, and Second fields.  
keys to move between  
Floppy Drives  
Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.  
IDE Devices  
Use this to configure IDE devices.  
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TYPE  
To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main  
menu and press <Enter> to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among  
“Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and  
“Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. Below are the  
configuration options.  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Main  
Primary IDE Master  
[
Setup Help  
]
Select how to set the  
parameters of drive,  
Auto  
Type  
Cylinders  
Heads  
Write Precompensation  
Sectors  
Maximum Capacity  
LBA Mode  
Block Mode  
Or  
Select [AUTO] to set  
all HDD parameters  
automatically.  
Off  
Off  
Auto  
Off  
Auto  
Fast Programmed I/O Modes  
32 Bit Transfer Mode  
Ultra DMA Mode  
F1:Help  
Esc:Previous Menu  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads,  
and sectors per track for the drive.  
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you  
have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive  
manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail  
to recognize the installed hard disk.  
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If auto-  
detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the  
correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the auto-  
detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too new.  
If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, the BIOS  
Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User]  
to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters.  
After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility,  
such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard disk  
drives. This is necessary so that you can write the data into or  
read the data from the installed hard disk. Please make sure to set  
the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to make them  
active.  
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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.  
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),  
such as MO.  
Cylinders  
This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive  
documentation to determine the correct value.  
Heads  
This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the  
drive documentation to determine the correct values.  
Write Pre-compensation  
Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to  
determine the correct value.  
Sectors  
This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the  
drive documentation to determine the correct value.  
Maximum Capacity  
This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS  
based on the drive information you entered.  
LBA Mode  
This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under  
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the  
LBA mode.  
Block Mode  
Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading  
or writing more data during each transfer.  
Fast Programmed I/O Modes  
This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by  
optimizing the hard disk timing.  
32 Bit Transfer Mode  
It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data  
transfer rate.  
Ultra DMA Mode  
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity  
for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA  
capability.  
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus  
Detailed descriptions of these menus are listed in the Appendix. See page 23.  
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Chapter 4 Software Support  
4.1 Install Operating System  
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:  
98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary,  
use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your  
OS documentation for more information.  
4.2 Support CD Information  
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and  
useful utilities that will enhance the motherboard features.  
4.2.1 Running The Support CD  
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD  
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.  
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file  
ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.  
4.2.2 Drivers Menu  
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects  
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.  
4.2.3 Utilities Menu  
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard  
supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.  
4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program  
ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to  
install your own PC system step by step. You may find the file through the  
following path:  
..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT  
To see this demo program, you may run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file.  
4.2.5 Contact Information  
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome  
dealer for further information.  
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Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup  
This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,”  
“Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”  
1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Boot  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Exit  
[
Setup Help  
]
Spread Spectrum  
CPU Host Frequency  
Actual Frequency  
DRAM Frequency  
Disabled  
Auto  
133MHz  
Auto  
<Enter> to enable or  
disable the feature of  
spread spectrum.  
Chipset Configuration  
Resource Configuration  
Peripheral Configuration  
System Hardware Monitor  
F1:Help  
Esc:Exit  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
:Select Menu  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
Spread Spectrum:  
This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.  
CPU Host Frequency:  
[Auto]: It is recommended to select this option, which will let the CPU  
host frequency of this motherboard determined by the jumper-setting.  
[Manual]: This allows user to set the CPU host frequency manually. However,  
this is not recommended unless user thoroughly knows the feature.  
Wrong setup may cause problems during operation.  
DRAM Frequency:  
If set to [Auto], the motherboard will detect the inserted memory module(s) and  
automatically assign appropriate frequency. You may select other value as  
operating frequency: [100MHz (DDR200)], [133MHz (DDR266)],  
[166MHz (DDR333)].  
NOTE: Please pay attention to the specifications of the installed memory  
module(s). The memory frequency will be set equal or faster than  
the CPU frequency.  
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Chipset Configuration:  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Advanced  
Chipset Configuration  
[
Setup Help  
]
<Enter> to select [4X],  
[2X], [1X] as the AGP  
mode.  
Auto  
64MB  
Disabled  
Disabled  
AGP Mode  
AGP Aperture Size  
AGP Fast Write  
PCI Delay Transaction  
USB Controller  
USB Device Legacy Support  
Disabled  
Disabled  
DRAM CAS# Latency  
Over Vcore Voltage  
Auto  
Disabled  
F1:Help  
Esc:Previous Menu  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
AGP Mode: If K7VT4-4X motherboard is installed for your PC system, you  
may select [4X], [2X], or [1X] as the AGP mode. But when an 8X-AGP-  
card is installed on K7VT4-8X motherboard for your PC system, this  
feature will be set to [Auto] automatically.  
AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range  
used for graphics memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the  
default value unless the installed AGP card’s specifications requires other  
sizes.  
AGP Fast Write: This allows you to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast  
write protocol support.  
PCI Delay Transaction: Enable PCI Delay Transaction feature will free the PCI  
Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature  
when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant.  
USB Controller: Use this to enable or disable the use of USB controller.  
USB Device Legacy Support: Use this to enable or disable the support to  
emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc.  
DRAM CAS# Latency: This is used to adjust the means of memory accessing.  
Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [2.5T], [3T].  
Please note that not all the DDR DIMMs can support CAS latency=3T.  
Over Vcore Voltage: This feature allows you to increase the CPU Vcore  
voltage around 3% or 6%. The default value is [Disabled].  
It is not recommended to enable “Over Vcore Voltage” feature.  
Doing so may cause CPU damage.  
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Resource Configuration:  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Advanced  
Resource Configuration  
[
Setup Help  
]
<Enter> to select PCI  
clocks. Leave on  
default setting for the  
best PCI performance.  
32  
PCI  
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)  
Primary Graphics Adapter  
F1:Help  
Esc:Previous Menu  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32. It is recommended to  
keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards’  
specifications require other settings.  
Primary Graphics Adapter: Select PCI or AGP as the primary graphics adapter.  
Peripheral Configuration:  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Advanced  
Peripheral Configuration  
[
Setup Help  
]
<Enter> to enable or  
disable the floppy  
drive controller.  
Auto  
Auto  
Disabled  
Auto  
ECP+EPP  
1.9  
Auto  
OnBoard FDC  
OnBoard Serial Port  
OnBoard Infrared Port  
OnBoard Parallel Port  
Parallel Port Mode  
EPP Version  
Parallel Port IRQ  
Parallel Port DMA Channel  
OnBoard Midi Port  
Midi IRQ Select  
Auto  
Disabled  
5
200h  
Both  
Enabled  
Auto  
OnBoard Game Port  
OnBoard IDE  
OnBoard LAN  
OnBoard AC' 97 Audio  
F1:Help  
Esc:Previous Menu  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
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OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.  
OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or  
disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /  
COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].  
OnBoard Infrared Port: You may select [Auto] or [Disabled] for this onboard  
infrared port feature.  
OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port.  
Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].  
Parallel Port Mode: Set the operation mode of the parallel port. The  
default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will  
show the EPP version in the following item, “EPP Version”.  
OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled], [330], [300], [290], [292].  
Midi IRQ Select: Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [3], [4],  
[5], [7], [10], [11].  
OnBoard Game Port: Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled], [200h], [208h].  
OnBoard IDE: You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary  
IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE  
channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both.  
Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].  
OnBoard LAN: This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.  
OnBoard AC’97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for the onboard  
AC’97 Audio feature.  
System Hardware Monitor: You may check the status of the hardware on  
your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature,  
Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Advanced  
System Hardware Monitor  
[
Setup Help  
]
CPU Temperature  
35 C / 95 F  
27 C / 82 F  
3110 RPM  
M / B Temperature  
CPU FAN Speed  
Chassis FAN Speed  
Vcore  
0
RPM  
1.72  
3.31  
4.97  
V
V
V
+
+
+
3.30V  
5.00V  
12.00V  
12.16 V  
F1:Help  
Esc:Previous Menu  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
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2. Security Setup Menu  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Boot  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Exit  
[
Setup Help  
]
Clear  
Clear  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
<Enter> to set the  
supervisor password.  
[
[
Enter  
Enter  
]
]
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Setup  
Password Check  
F1:Help  
Esc:Exit  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
:Select Menu  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.  
[Clear]: No password has been set.  
[Set]: Supervisor password has been set.  
User Password: This field shows the status of the User Password.  
[Clear]: No password has been set.  
[Set]: User password has been set.  
Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to set the Supervisor Password. Valid  
password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already  
have a password, you need to enter your current password first in order to  
create a new password.  
Set User Password: Press <Enter> to set the User Password. Valid password can  
be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a  
password, you need to enter your current password first in order to create a  
new password.  
Password Check: Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration  
options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check”  
is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password  
Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.  
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3. Power Setup Menu  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Boot  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Exit  
[
Setup Help  
]
Suspend To RAM  
Disabled  
Repost Video on STR Resume  
Restore on AC / Power Loss  
Ring-In Power On  
PCI Devices Power On  
PS / 2 Keyboard Power On  
RTC Alarm Power On  
RTC Alarm Date  
RTC Alarm Hour  
RTC Alarm Minute  
RTC Alarm Second  
Disabled  
Power Off  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Every Day  
12  
<Enter> to select  
auto-detect or disable  
the Suspend-to-RAM  
feature.  
30  
30  
F1:Help  
Esc:Exit  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
:Select Menu  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
Suspend to RAM: This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable  
the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system  
supports it.  
Repost Video on STR Resume: This feature allows you to repost video on STR  
resume. It is recommended to enable this feature under Microsoft® Windows®  
98 / ME.  
Restore on AC/Power Loss: This allows you to set the power state after an  
unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains  
off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power  
resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.  
Ring-In Power On: Use this to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the  
system from the power-soft-off mode.  
PCI Devices Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the  
system from the power-soft-off mode.  
PS/2 Keyboard Power On: Use this to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on  
the system from the power-soft-off mode.  
RTC Alarm Power On: Use this to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to  
power on the system. If [Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date /  
Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.  
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4. Boot Setup Menu  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Boot  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Exit  
[
Setup Help  
]
Quick Boot Mode  
Boot Up Num-Lock  
Boot To OS/2  
Disabled  
On  
No  
<Enter> to enable or  
disable the quick boot  
mode.  
Boot From Network  
Disabled  
Boot Device Priority  
F1:Help  
Esc:Exit  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
:Select Menu  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping  
memory retestings.  
Boot Up Num-Lock: If this is enabled, it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock  
function after boot-up.  
Boot To OS/2: This enables boot-up to OS/2 operating system.  
Boot From Network: Use this to enable or disable “boot from network” feature.  
Boot Device Priority: This allows you to set the boot device priority.  
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5. Exit Menu  
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a  
Boot  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Exit  
[
Setup Help  
]
[
[
[
[
Enter  
]
]
]
]
Exit Saving Changes  
Exit Discarding Changes  
Load Default Settings  
Discard Changes  
Enter  
Enter  
Enter  
Exits and saves the  
changes in CMOS RAM.  
F1:Help  
Esc:Exit  
F9:Setup Defaults  
F10:Save & Exit  
:Select Item  
:Select Menu  
+/-:Change Values  
Enter:Select Sub-Menu  
Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current  
settings and exit” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, it will save the current  
settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility.  
Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter the submenu, the message “Quit  
without saving changes” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, you will exit the  
BIOS Setup Utility without making any changes to the settings.  
Load Default Settings: After you enter the submenu, the message “Load default  
settings” will appear. If you press <Enter>, it will load the default values for all  
the setup configuration.  
Discard Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Load setup  
original values” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, original values will be  
restored and all changes are discarded.  
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